Leptospirosis
(Search results - 2)NewsSep 3, 2018, 3:47 PM IST
Kerala floods' aftermath: Leptospirosis claims more than 35 lives; chief minister flies to US for treatment
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was a victim of trolls when he planned his medical trip to the United States much before the floods. Netizens questioned why Vijayan was heading to the US instead of trusting doctors in Kerala. The question now is who will provide adequate treatment for those suffering from water-borne diseases like Leptospirosis
NewsAug 30, 2018, 6:00 PM IST
Kerala floods: Fear of leptospirosis spreads; warning issued in five districts
The health department has issued warning to five districts in Kerala regarding leptospirosis, following the floods. While 25 cases of leptospirosis have been confirmed in the State so far, doctors said not all cases were a consequence of the floods.